Heather Lou of Closet Case Files designs chic, modern sewing patterns and writes about sewing, personal style and creative entrepreneurship. She designed the Carolyn Pajamas, our Round Four Challenge in the Super Online Sewing Match. We asked Heather for some Carolyn Pajamas tips, and she came through in a big way. Here is a detailed how-to for adding piping to your sewing. Piping adds extra interest to bags, clothing, home dec items and more, plus it's actually really easy to make and sew!...

Glenis from Gee's Projects designed this carrycot to fit her toys and dolls. It's easy to make a comfy spot for your next softie; the carrycot and doll together would make a special gift! Children appreciate having a special place to tuck their dolls and softies in, and parents love the extra play value. Have fun with the free tutorial, and explore the Gee's Projects shop for more from Glenis. We're partial to the Timi Tabby Kitty Cat and Kerah Rabbit...

Glenis Ebbett from Gee's Projects is based in New Zealand and designs sweet doll and softie patterns, each named after one of her grandchildren. Glenis sells her PDF patterns in the Gee's Projects shop, and she's up next with a carrycot tutorial so you can tuck all of her dolls and softies into a cozy spot! First learn a little more about Glenis...

We're down to FOUR contestants for our Round Four Challenge in the Super Online Sewing Match II! This time our challengers will sew the Carolyn Pajamas from Closet Case Files, a tailored pattern with lots of variations, designed for chic lounging! We're looking forward to seeing how each of our four sewists interprets this pattern. Which details will they will incorporate?-- Piping? Shorts? Cuffs? Learn more about the pattern...

Competition in Round Three of the Super Online Sewing Match II was intense, and our judges had their work cut out for them this past weekend. As we progress in each round it's increasingly difficult to make those tough decisions about who should advance...

Here are all of the Round Three Caravan Totes for our Super Online Sewing Match II! It's exciting to see different personalities and styles reflected in each contestant's choice of fabrics, details and more. A bag thrown in the mix after two garment patterns was a fun surprise, and we're interested to hear what our judges think after their weekend deliberations...

Carley Biblin from Making It Up as I Sew Along is back to show you how to make your own paper pieced designs! Start with a geometric coloring book or look online for easy geometric shapes. All you need are a few simple tools, Carley's easy how-to and an adventurous, creative spirit!

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